Auto World
A Day at the Chesapeake Region Autocross
A Day at the Chesapeake Region Autocross By: Ryan Roche On Saturday July 21, 51 drivers gathered in a parking lot just off the Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, MD for the fourth race in the Porsche Club of America Chesapeake Region Autocross series. As drivers gathered for the pre-race meeting, volunteers from the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and… Read More
Mini-Moto, Big Fun
Track Day at Sandy Hook Speedway By: Ryan Roche Vans and pick-up trucks loaded down with dirt bikes and race-gear crept out of the early morning fog and up the hill overlooking the track. Tents were setup and bikes were unloaded by yawning motorcycle enthusiasts still shaking off their Saturday nights. As bikes get unloaded parents feather choke levers… Read More
Tire Tracks: 1970 Datsun 240z Episode 3737, Episode 3751
In the late 1960s, imported Japanese cars were still a pretty rare sight on American roads. And when you did see one, it was likely small and boxy. Well, that all changed with the arrival of the 1970 Datsun “z-car”, a fastback two seater that would become one of the most popular sports cars ever. Our own Roger Mecca wanted to find out for himself why the… Read More
Eye Spy: 2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Episode 3736
As if there weren’t enough anticipation surrounding the arrival of the 2019 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup, it looks like Ford is already increasing its impact. Our spy photographer caught what appears to be a Ranger Wildtrak prototype in Michigan. This has been the luxury, off-road Ranger in other markets. Still, it’s not as raucous as the full-on Ranger Raptor… Read More
1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 Episode 3731, Episode 3745
Most enthusiasts see the 1970s as the “dark ages” of American performance, blaming government regulations for taking all the fun out of cars. Well, our Joe Ligo ventures into that darkness and discovers a Chevrolet holdout you may have never heard of. JOE LIGO: Cities choking on smog... Traffic fatalities on the rise... While buyers loved their muscle cars,… Read More
Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette Episode 3723, Episode 3741
For the past few years, it seems like every new supercar to come along leapfrogs its hyper-horsepower rivals, trying to lay claim to the fastest top speed. But way back in 1988, one car set a mark of 254 miles per hour that stood for more than 20 years. That car has been out of the public eye ever since, but when the opportunity recently arose, we … Read More
Muscle Car Memories: 1969 AMX Episode 3714
Modern muscle cars make a lot of headlines these days, but we haven't forgotten about the classics, even the most unusual ones. Neither has Joe Ligo, who shares some “muscle car memories” on one of the era's most surprising underdogs. JOE LIGO: Americans love the underdog. We cheer for the little guy, the long-shot, the dark horse. It's part of who we… Read More
Simeone Foundation Auto Museum Episode 3713, Episode 3730
FRED SIMEONE: My definition of a successful museum experience is when you leave that exit door with more up here and here than you came in with. So, it’s about education. It’s about learning, and hopefully –and this is every collector’s dream, conveying the passion that you have on to someone else. Everyone knows museums are meant to educate, which is what we… Read More
Eye Spy: Jeep Wrangler Pickup Episode 3707
Count us in when it comes to a pickup truck from Jeep… and there are more reasons we’re anxious to get the keys. Our spy photographer recently caught the upcoming Jeep Wrangler Pickup truck. While heavily camouflaged, we can still make out Jeep’s signature slotted grille. This four-door prototype mimics the cab of the Wrangler Unlimited. There’s no outside… Read More
Hurricane Relief Episode 3706
2012’s Hurricane Sandy had long-lasting effects along the east coast, and compelled many communities to re-evaluate their emergency preparedness plans. Amid the many tragic tales however from the storm, and more recently from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many positive stories emerged, involving the use of alternative-fueled vehicles to help cities and citizens… Read More